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Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. Do you know what those six cities have in common? They’re the locations of the World Marathon Majors — the world’s championship-style competition for marathon runners. If you’ve been following the 2018 races thus far, you’re probably feeling inspired to lace up your running shoes and get on the road. Here are four tips to help make sure you’re getting the most out of running. 1. Follow a proper program. Whether you’re training for a marathon or just getting in shape, all runners should follow a specific training program. The key to marathon training is to build-up mileage over the course of a program. If you’re participating in a marathon in support of a charity, many will provide you with individual training programs, dedicated coaching support, and a community to train with. If you prefer running with others, but aren’t racing as part of a charity organization, seek … [Read more...] about 4 Tips for Distance Training

Get the Better newsletter. SUBSCRIBE If anyone knows about working towards a goal, it’s Olympic athletes. And watching them dominate in the winter games this year provided us with some major inspiration (to get up off the couch, put down the popcorn and get a workout in of our own). But a winter spent Netflix and chilling, with the occasional weekend run thrown in, can leave us struggling to remember what an ambitious fitness routine even looks like. Which is why setting a specific goal (albeit, at slightly lower stakes) and putting a training plan in place is a smart way to get back on track now that it's spring. Not exactly sure where to start? Arianne Perry, co-founder of Sweet Defeat and an Olympic trials qualifier in track and field, is here to help. With all kinds of road races, including half marathons and full marathons, under her belt, she's perfected a structure that continues to carry her to the finish line. So whether you have a half marathon on the calendar or … [Read more...] about How to create a training plan to reach any fitness goal

0 View Gallery View Comments Jim Knowlton’s first hire as Air Force athletic director will be the one to replace him on an interim basis. Col. Jennifer Block, a former Falcons volleyball player who currently serves as the reserve adviser to the superintendent, will take over the positionon Thursday. The academy said in a release that it has begun a search for a permanent replacement for Knowlton, who was announcedon Monday as the new athletic director at California. Knowlton brought Block on board in 2015 as the athletic department’s climate and diversity officer, where she teamed with Dr. Kimberly Dickman to launch holistic sexual assault prevention and healthy relationship training for cadet-athletes. Related: Air Force coaches react to departure of athletic director Jim Knowlton Cadets would meet in small groups over pizza and soft drinks to discuss respect, boundaries, how to break up and other issues. “We do senior exit interviews with every … [Read more...] about Air Force names Col. Jennifer Block interim athletic director

SPORTS 04/02/2018 10:40 am ET Most athletes experience post-Olympics depression, he said, and they need more help. By Jenna Amatulli 1.4k Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time, said he had “three or four major depression spells” after his medal-winning competitions and “straight wanted to die” after a second DUI arrest. During a recent episode of David Axelrod’s podcast, “The Axe Files,” Phelps opened up about his depression, and blamed the U.S. Olympic Committee for failing to help athletes transition from the grueling demands of training and competition to the letdown that inevitably follows. “The USOC, in my opinion, hasn’t done anything to help us transition after an Olympics,” said Phelps, who estimated that roughly 90 percent of athletes experience post-games depression. “I think it’s sad. I think it’s unfortunate. It’s something that … [Read more...] about Michael Phelps To U.S. Olympic Committee: Do Something For Athletes With Depression